Cultural Heritage Protection Act. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Cultural heritage Offences/penalties Protected area Authorization/permit Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries Abstract This Act sets out the legislative framework concerning the protection and preservation of national cultural heritage. It defines immovable and movable cultural heritage and governs its protection by determining (i) responsibilities of the State and of self-governing local communities, (ii) public service tasks and other activities involving protection, (iii) obligations and rights of owners of cultural heritage, (iv) professional supervision and inspection in this area, and (v) penalties to be a Full text English